Mental Health Practitioner

Job Overview 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsGet AI‑powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Band 6Band 6GradeBand 6ContractFixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (24 hr shifts)Job ref373-CYP1413-F RRSiteCountess of ChesterTownChester or WirralSalary£37,338 - £44,962 per annumSalary periodYearlyClosing09/12/2025 23:59Interview date19/12/2025 Job OverviewThis Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) post will be based at Chester. An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of our developing Children and Young People’s (CYP) Emergency and Urgent care provision. As part of the NHS 5 Year Forward View, CWP have undertaken the development of the crisis response services for Children and Young People (CYP). We are continuing to recruit a number of enthusiastic and motivated clinicians to CWP’s developing CYP Urgent Support Team. These dynamic team members will form part of our skilled, multidisciplinary team. Clinicians will be offered the opportunity to develop skills and experience in this area through the induction process, internal training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and supervision. Main Duties • The service operates over 24 hours, 7 days per week to provide crisis mental health assessment and brief interventions for CYP in a range of settings in line with the Urgent and Emergency Mental Health Care for CYP implementation guidance NHS England. • Clinical knowledge and relevant experience of assessing and managing risk within a mental health or social care setting is highly desirable although not essential, as continuing support and development opportunities will be provided. • Professional registration with HCPC, Social Work England or NMC is required.• Key components of the role include comprehensive mental health risk assessment, planning crisis interventions and appropriately safeguarding young people. • Deliver face‑to‑face work and via the CWP Trust Wide Crisis Line, and liaise with other services and external agencies to ensure effective pathways of care.• The posts will cover the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership footprint, therefore access to transport for work purposes is essential. The role is based at Chester. Working for our organisation Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall. As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We also offer up to three weeks’ induction, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you hit the ground running with CWP. Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP. Person Specification Qualifications Core profession (Social Work, Nurse, Allied Health Professional) Professional Registration with recognised National Body (HCPC, NMC, Social Work England) Nationally recognised post‑qualification, continuous professional development (CPD) related to the core profession Desirable Criteria Therapeutic Training to intermediate / diploma level Knowledge and Expertise Essential Criteria Demonstrable working knowledge of specialist therapeutic approaches e.g. CBT, Family Therapy Knowledge of Child Protection workings and Practice Working knowledge of Children related legislation Experience of inter‑agency working Experience of writing, implementing and evaluating Care / Treatment Plans Desirable Criteria Experience of working with Students / Learners Experience of providing clinical supervision Experience Essential Criteria Significant post qualification experience of working within a CYPMHS or Child Mental Health related field. Recognised experience of working within an environment where evidence based interventions have been delivered. Undertaking formal and informal clinical risk assessments and risk management planning. Undertaking Mental Health Assessments. IT skills, including using databases, Microsoft Office and clinical systems. Desirable Criteria Post qualifying experience of working within NHS community CYPMHS. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download job description (PDF, 213.3KB) risk form (PDF, 260.7KB) Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders Policy (PDF, 167.7KB) DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (PDF, 228.4KB) Privacy Notice (PDF, 177.4KB) Trust Profile (PDF, 521.4KB) Application Guide (PDF, 28.3MB) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name : Lynne ShieldsJob title : Team Manager USTEmail address : Telephone number : 01270 656360 Additional information : Sarah Clarke 0151 488 4345 If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact or telephone 01244 393100 Seniority level Entry level Employment type Temporary Job function Health Care Provider Mental Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr